Lapland Weather in November 2026: what to expect (0.7/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in November

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Lapland. Temperatures drop (-2.0°F) and rain returns (32.0% of days). Expect rain on 32.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

November ranks 8 out of 12 months in Lapland. Compared to October: −7°F daytime, 13 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index

0 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

-6°

Daylight

4.9h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 26

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Is November the right month?

The best month in Lapland is July (4.5/10), 3.8 pts higher than November.

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Context

Our verdict

Lapland is the circumpolar region covering the north of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia. The most accessible touristically: Finnish Lapland around Rovaniemi (capital).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a subarctic stay.

Country · Finland

🗣️LanguageFinnish

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeSubarctic oceanic

📈Climate trendData unavailable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 64°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 18°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 55%

🌌 Subarctic stay

🌌Northern lights ⓘSept → Mars

☀️Midnight sun ⓘJuin (~21h)

🌬️WindVery frequent

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Lapland ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Finland

Subarctic oceanic climate with a 4.5 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

68.44°N · 27.42°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Lapland?

July is the best month with 64°F highs, 52°F lows, 6.6h of sunshine and 46.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Lapland get in July?

Lapland averages 6.6 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.3/10.

What is the rainiest month in Lapland?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Lapland in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 52°F, while afternoon highs average 64°F.

Is Lapland good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Lapland scores 0.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 4.3/10.

When should you avoid Lapland?

January is the most difficult month to visit Lapland, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Lapland in November?

The average UV index reaches 0 in November in Lapland (low), with about 4.9h of daylight. No protection needed.